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Yes, you can make your own anti-biotics at home. I’ll show you how to make a really super powerful one (it’s easy to do). Anyone can do it. Most people will want to do this in their backyards or on a patio. But I suppose you could do it indoors too. This one I’ll show you how to make is way more complex than anything the pharmaceutical companies can produce, yet it is simpler and easier to make. No, you won’t need a lab of chemistry set. No, you won’t need microscopes or chemicals. Nope, you won’t even need a spectrum analyzer….
This is so simple it’s just amazing you aren’t doing it right now.
This particular anti-biotic not only helps boost your immune system for any time you have an infection, but it is also good for when you have a cold, it’s known to help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, it’s been known to help balance blood sugar, fight cancer, fight fungus, and more.
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Swallowing a pill is the easiest solution for many people when they feel bad today. But it’s certainly not the best option. Why not using old remedies first?
When it comes to herbal remedies, many of us are aware of the benefits of echinacea or garlic as antibiotics, willow bark as a pain killer and aloe as a topical anesthetic and treatment for skin conditions. But that’s common knowledge compared to the insights and treatments that Native American medicine men discovered and used.
They developed a great medicine similar to yin/yang Asian medicine. This was a holistic approach to medical treatment that relied heavily on plants and their unique benefits.
You will find below a list of plants, trees, fruits and flowers that have surprising benefits as defind by Native Americans. In a SHTF situation, it is a good idea to keep some of these ancient cures in mind. I recommend you to print the article. But you don’t have to wait until something bad happens. This remedies are good for everyday needs. There are very effective and are still use today!
Honey and lime for a sore throat is a good example. Bee pollen, chamomile or mint are natural remedies that people use on a regular basis. It’s a good demonstration of the benefit of wisdom developed over centuries.
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t’s hard to know how Native Americans determined which plants might have medicinal properties, although trial and error was probably one approach. It’s also thought that they observed sick animals eating certain plants and determined that those plants must have a certain property worth exploring. Since that time,scientific studies have verified the medicinal value of many plants. In fact, common aspirin is derived from salicin, a chemical in the inner bark of willow trees that was used in ancient times for fever and pain.
These medicines were usually administered via teas or pastes that were either ingested or applied externally. Sometimes the plants were eaten as food or added to food or water. On occasion, a salve or poultice was applied to open wounds. I would strongly recommend that you avoid the latter, given the risk of infection from wild sources.
I’ve omitted many of the natural remedies. There was a use for mistletoe that I came across, but mistletoe is essentially poisonous and if not used properly the results could be counter-productive, if not deadly.
I’ve also found a great deal of redundancy. It seems like everything is good for a cough or diarrhea. Rather than endlessly list plants that cure the same conditions over and over, I’ve tried to isolate this grouping to the most prevalent plants that you may find and recognize. As always, if you are pregnant, check with your doctor and do plenty of research before using any of these.
Here’s the list:
1. Alfalfa: Relieves digestion and is used to aid blood clotting. Contemporary uses included treatment of arthritis, bladder and kidney conditions and bone strength. Enhances the immune system.
2. Aloe: A cactus-like plant. The thick leaves can be squeezed to extrude a thick sap that can be used to treat burns, insect bites and wounds.
3. Aspen: The inner bark or xylem is used in a tea to treat fever, coughs and pain. It contains salicin, which also is found in willow trees and is the foundation ingredient for aspirin.
4. Bee pollen: When mixed with food it can boost energy, aid digestion and enhance the immune system. If you’re allergic to bee stings you will most likely be allergic to bee pollen.
5. Beeswax: Used as a salve for burns and insect bites, including bee stings. Intended to only be used externally.
6. Blackberry: The root, bark and leaves when crushed and infused in a tea are used to treat diarrhea, reduce inflammation and stimulate the metabolism. As a gargle it treats sore throats, mouth ulcers and inflammation of the gums.
7. Black Raspberry: The roots of this plant are crushed and used as a tea or boiled and chewed to relieve coughs, diarrhea and general intestinal distress.
8. Buckwheat: The seeds are used in soups and as porridge to lower blood pressure, help with blood clotting and relieve diarrhea.
9. Cayenne: The pods are used as a pain reliever when taken with food or drunk in a tea. Also used to threat arthritis and digestive distress. It is sometimes applied to wounds as a powder to increase blood flow and act as an antiseptic and anesthetic to numb the pain.
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10. Chamomile: The leaves and flowers are used as a tea to treat intestinal problems and nausea.
11. Chokecherry: Considered by Native American tribes as an all-purpose medicinal treatment, the berries were pitted, dried and crushed into a tea or a poultice to treat a variety of ailments. These include coughs, colds, flu, nausea, inflammation and diarrhea. As a salve or poultice it is used to treat burns and wounds. The pit of the chokecherry – much like apple seeds – are poisonous in high concentrations. Be sure to pit the cherries if you’re considering this for any use.
12. Echinacea: Also known as purple coneflower, this is a classic Native American medicine that is used to strengthen the immune system, fight infections and fever. It also is used as an antiseptic and general treatment for colds, coughs and flu.
13. Eucalyptus: The oil from the leaves and roots is a common treatment when infused in a tea to treat coughs, sore-throat, flu and fever. It’s used to this day as an ingredient in cough drops.
14. Fennel: A plant with a licorice flavor, this is used in a tea or chewed to relieve coughs, sore-throat, aid digestion, offer relief to diarrhea and was a general treatment for colds. It also is used as a poultice for eye relief and headaches.
15. Feverfew: Used to this day as a natural relief for fever and headaches – including severe headaches like migraines – it also can be used for digestive problems, asthma and muscle and joint pains.
16. Feverwort: Another fever remedy that also is used for general pain, itching and joint stiffness. It can be ingested as a tea or chewed, or crushed to a paste as a salve or poultice.
17. Ginger root: Another super plant in Native American medicine, the root was crushed and consumed with food, as a tea or a salve or poultice. Known to this day for its ability to aid digestive health, it also is anti-inflammatory, aids circulation and can relieve colds, coughs and flu, in addition to bronchitis and joint pain.
18. Ginseng: This is another contemporary herb that has a history that goes back across cultures for millennia. The roots were used by Native Americans as a food additive, a tea and a poultice to treat fatigue, boost energy, enhance the immune system and help with overall liver and lung function. The leaves and stems also were used, but the root has the most concentration of active ingredients.
19. Goldenrod: Commonly thought of today as a source of allergies and sneezing, it was actually considered another all-in-one medicine by Native Americans. As a tea, an addition to food and a topical salve, it is used to treat conditions from bronchitis and chest congestion to colds, flu, inflammation, sore throats and as an antiseptic for cuts and abrasions.
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20. Honeysuckle: The berries, stems, flowers and leaves are used to topically treat bee stings and skin infections. As a tea, it is used to treat colds, headaches and sore throat. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
21. Hops: As a tea it is used to treat digestive problems and often mixed with other herbs or plants, such as aloe, to soothe muscles. It also is used to soothe toothaches and sore throat.
22. Licorice: Roots and leaves can be used for coughs, colds, sore throats. The root also can be chewed to relieve toothaches.
23. Mullein: As an infusion in tea or added to a salad or other food, this is a plant that has been used by Native Americans to treat inflammation, coughs and congestion and general lung afflictions. It is quite common and you probably have it growing in your backyard or somewhere close.
24. Passion flower: The leaves and roots are used to make a tea to treat anxiety and muscle pain. A poultice for injuries to the skin such as burns, insect bites and boils also can be made from passion flower.
25. Red clover: It grows everywhere and the flowers, leaves and roots are usually infused in a tea or are used to top food. It is used to manage inflammation, improve circulation and treat respiratory conditions.
26. Rose hip: This is the red to orange berry that is the fruit of wild roses. It is already known to be a massive source of vitamin C and when eaten whole, crushed into a tea or added to food it is used to treat colds and coughs, intestinal distress, as an antiseptic and to treat inflammation.
27. Rosemary: A member of the pine family and used in food and as a tea to treat muscle pain, improve circulation and as a general cleanser for the metabolism.
28. Sage: A far-reaching shrub across much of North America, it is a natural insect repellent and can be used for the standard list of digestive disorders, colds and sore throat.
29. Spearmint: Used consistently by Native American tribes for treatment of coughs, colds, respiratory distress and as a cure for diarrhea and a stimulant for blood circulation.
30. Valerian: The root as an infusion in a tea relieves muscle aches, pain and is said to have a calming effect.
31. White Pine: Ubiquitous and the needles and the inner bark can be infused in a tea. Used as a standard treatment for respiratory distress and chest congestion.
If you’re an expert on Native American cures I’m sure you can add many to this list. There are some excellent books on nature’s cures and the specific medicinal properties that Native American tribes discovered. Natural remedies are worth considering both from an historical and potentially practical point-of-view. Just make sure you identify them properly and check with your physician before using.
What would you add to the list? Do you believe Native Americans knew more about medicine than they are given credit? Share your thoughts and wite a comment below.
Source: Offthegrid News
Now, you should know how to make your own apple cider vinegar. If not, you can get read my previous article. There are many ways to use your vinegar. With this list, you should be able to find how to use it.
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Like every prepper, you might have some drugs and a First Aid Kit at home, in your car or your Bug-Out-Bag. Healing a wound or treating your children when they are sick are important skills you should learn in order to be self-sufficient. When there is no doctor or drugstore to rely on, you are alone with your knowledge and the drugs you stored.
In the case of long disasters or a collapse, the best way to get medicines is to become your own drug factory. Growing Medicinal plants in your survival garden is the cheapest and best solution for creating the drugs you need in a natural manner. I have started using plants a few years ago and I noticed that they are better than the pills you find at your local drugstore. Furthermore, this way you avoid the side effects of chemical medicines. They also provide you minerals and vitamins to be stronger and healthier. I personally drink herbal teas almost every day. But you must be careful if you do have allergies.
Here is a list of the best and easiest plants to grow:
1 – Garlic
Yes, garlic is a medicinal plant. You can use it as an antibiotic. It’s perfect for stomach, flu or if you have a cold. Garlic can be eaten to reduce high blood pressure and it’s very helpful for people who suffer from diabetes. If you want to grow garlic, you only need to plant a clove in October. Garlic is harvested in July.
2 – Thym
A very powerful aromatic and medicinal plant. I use it to eliminate phlegm and alleviate problems like colic or bad breath. If you suffer from asthma, it’s a very good plant to put in your dishes or herbal teas. Use thyme to relieve cough and fever. Like garlic, it’s an antiseptic. Thyme is a perennial plant so you just have to plant it one time and harvest from it several years. I recommend you to wait until the second year before you start harvesting. Your thyme will be stronger and produce more.
3 – Chamomile
One of the best plants. You can use it to relieve stomach and gut disorders. It also has the power to assist in healing of indigestion, while also being a great sleeping agent. Very useful for children. Chamomile will help you with muscle spasms and cramps. Seed chamomile and it will reseed itself every year.
4 – Peppermint
A perennial and invasive plant. Be careful! I grow peppermint for its stimulating and refreshing properties that dispel headaches. I use it also as a digestive aid. Peppermint is well known for its antispasmodic actions that help you relieve nervous irritability and reduce or prevent muscle spasms. This herb is used for treating indigestion, alleviating the symptoms of flatulence and intestinal colic. You can seed or plant peppermint you purchased at your garden store. It’s a rustic, strong and invasive plant. So grow it in a place where it won’t bother you.
5 – Sage
In Latin, it means ”save”. Sage saved many people’s lives since people began using it. As an herbal tea, it relieves fever and stomach flu. It’s also an antiseptic to treat wounds. Just wrap a leaf around a wound to help heal the wound faster. Sage has also been known to assist with hot flashes associated with menopause. It also relieves painful menstrual pains. Sage is a perennial plant. Just plant it and you will harvest its leaves for several years.
If you grow and use these medicinal plants, you will be able to cure many diseases and keep your family healthy. It’s very cheap and easy to do it and you’ll have your own drugstore in the backyard.
Rob from Survive The Crisis
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